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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.48, 6,956.69 and 2,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.48, 6,956.69 and 2,447.62 is: 3,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.48 : 6,956.69 = 2,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.48/6,956.69 = 2,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.48x = 6,956.69 × 2,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.48x = 17,027,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027,303.95/4,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.09

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